Translator - Advocacy & Media Department

Job Code: SCD-T-0001 Gaziantep, Turkey

Department : Advocacy & Media Department

Report to : Advocacy & Media Manager

Job Purpose:

Interprets written or spoken material into one or more other languages, ensures meaning and context are maintained, creates glossaries or term dictionaries, possesses knowledge and works with SCD team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Provide written English-Arabic-English translation of written documents, transcription of audio or video recordings.- Provide all English-Arabic written translation services and interpretation necessary for the work of SCD.- Work in accordance with the organization’s core values of dedication, accountability, neutrality, humanity, and impartiality; these attitudes and beliefs shall guide all employees’ actions and relationships.- Provide oral interpretation for meetings, interviews, and workshops.- Provide assistance to SCD staff in improving their English skills.- Translation of policies and procedures.- Translation of reports and correspondence of partners.- Any other tasks as required and requested by SCD management.- Provide Arabic and English written deliverable, as needed.- Verbal interpretation from English to Arabic and vice versa.

Position Requirements:

- Previous experience in translation and interpretation.- Proven ability to produce high quality written materials in both languages.- Proven ability to provide high quality and accurate verbal interpretation during formal and informal meetings.- High attention to detail and accuracy;Strong communication skills in both Arabic and English; Ability to work independently, handle multiple tasks, and work with short deadlines.- A bachelor’s university degree or a two-year associate’s degree (or equivalent).- High attention to detail and accuracy;Strong communication skills in both Arabic and English; Ability to work independently, handle multiple tasks, and work with short deadlines.